Hyundai Accent Blue MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Accent Blue has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2010 to 2011. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #6 of 59 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #15 of 64 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Accent Blue placed highest in 2010 at #6 of 59, and lowest in 2011 at #15 of 64. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 26 | 35 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 31 → 29 mpg | -2 mpg | 397 gal |
What Accent Blue fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2011 Hyundai Accent Blue burns 397 to 397 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2011 model year is $2,150 to $2,150 a year in fuel, or $500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 29 mpg the Hyundai Accent Blue is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $160 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.